feistybeagle

Banded by Dr. Kircshenbaum in Denver, great guy. Nutritionist called me prior to surgery for after banding diet advice. Unfortunately no one spoke about potential constipation. I know your not suppose to do Valsalva maneuvers like holding your breath while picking up a weight but if constipated you naturally do some valsavla manueuver. I am concerned about adding Miralax which I have. What advice for those with constipation? I had a hiatal hernia and have some radiating shoulder pain from abdomen area which I was warned about. He also fixed the hiatal hernia for me. I need advice before i have to call him after hours. i am soooooo afraid of this thing slipping. Other than that I am doing great. Donna.

Very new to this site and wanting some support. I am in Denver Colorado, well LIttleton. What is "onederland" that some folks talk about and how do I get one of those weight loss tickers like everyone else has. I just got banded three days ago and things are going well. Sincerely, Donna

I am a 52 yr old woman with insurance but am seriously considering Lap Band. I have previously been to see Dr. Murphy who years ago did a tummy tuck. There are sooooo many advertisements for Lap Band, here and overseas. How do I get started? Who in Denver does this and has a good reputation? Are overseas or Mexico really a choice at all? How long can the effects really last. I am actually relatively in shape but obesity runs in my family and I am probably 220 lbs and have been for over 7 years. I have knee problems (arthritis) that is painful when I exercise but I still snowboard, cycle etc although it causes me pain but I figure once I stop, I might as well give up. I am being treated for some depression and now my HGB A 1c (determination blood test in Type II Diabetes) is climbing. I need to know if one pays for this are the effects long term? What constitutes who can have Lap Band? Who in Denver is good? Recovery time? Although i am in the medical field I know NOTHING about this surgery other than numerous readings on the internet which are confusing me?

I am wanting to know if both of you are in the Denver area and if so which docs did you use? The name Tilhquist has come up twice. I am actually in the medical field and currently do work out a lot. I had/have no idea what insurance like United Healthcare would pay for, if anything. I have an appt with my MD whom I see fairly regularly and I trust. I did not know you had to go for such extensive pre counseling etc. Is that the case for all Lap Band surgeries as I have pretty much checked this out thoroughly. I am about 210 and my Hgb A 1C keeps climbing. Obesity runs in my family and orthopedic wise my knees have arthritis. It is becoming harder to deal with the pain while still staying active. Unfortunately my exercise of choice is snowboarding and cycling although I do my best to go to the gym...it is just a bitch to lose weight and have tried everything. It would be a bummer to have to wait six months after coming to this well researched decision.